Red Bull F1 News: Sergio Perez Speaks Out On Future - 'Next Few Weeks Will Have A Lot Of Movement'

Saajan Jogia | Apr 10, 2024

Nov 15, 2023; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Red Bull Racing driver Sergio Perez of Mexico during media / Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Red Bull driver Sergio Perez has admitted that with the heightened activity in the driver market, he is expected to gain clarity about his future in Formula 1 for the period beyond 2024 within one month. The 34-year-old driver recently revealed that talks with his team about a contract extension had not been initiated yet.

Key Takeaways:

• Red Bull driver Sergio Perez expects clarity on his Formula 1 future beyond 2024 within a month, with discussions about a contract extension yet to commence.
• Perez's strong performances in the 2024 season have prompted Red Bull team principal Christian Horner to express confidence in retaining him beyond 2024.
• Despite Red Bull advisor Helmut Marko's suggestion that it's premature to finalize drivers for 2025 and beyond, Perez remains relaxed about his future, potentially indicating discussions with other teams.

The 2024 season started with a bang for Perez, who delivered impressive performances so far, prompting team principal Christian Horner to express in Japan that he had been "doing everything he needs to do" to save his seat for the period beyond 2024.

Red Bull has little need to explore other options, given Perez's consistent performances this F1 season. Apart from a disappointing weekend in Melbourne, where he was dropped from the podium due to a penalty, he has consistently finished each race in second place.

Speaking about his Formula 1 future, Perez said he was relaxed about whatever came his way. He told Sky Sports F1:

"I’m pretty relaxed about it, This is my 14th season in, and whatever comes next, I’m really pleased with what I have done in the sport so far. But I believe it will be a matter of time. Obviously, the driver market is moving, and the next few weeks are going to have a lot of movement, for sure. I expect within a month to really know what I am doing next year."

The statement from Perez contradicts claims made by Red Bull advisor Helmut Marko, who recently expressed that it was too early for the team to finalize a driver for 2025 and beyond alongside Max Verstappen. Could Perez's relaxed approach be a sign of discussions with other teams? Only time can answer that question.